The Luxury Space FEBRUARY 2022 ISSUE
A few words from Tony Cutugno “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” — Henry James I’ve always relished afternoon tea. It gives me a few moments of quiet to enjoy a pot of my favorite blend and reflect calmly on the day’s events and problems. Les Pommiers is the perfect setting for tea. Whether it’s by a roaring fire in the Great Room on a cold winter afternoon, or in the courtyard garden on a sunny summer day, it always manages to restore and recharge my soul, giving me the energy to face the new challenges of real estate just around the corner. Recently, I re-discovered all the episodes of “Downton Abbey” and watching the enticing table settings of high tea, thought it was time to take my afternoon tea to a new level. And as we all know how much I love to bake, I delved into a newly discovered cookbook AFTERNOON TEA AT HOME by Will Torrent. Filled with deliciously indulgent recipes for sandwiches, scones, cakes and other fancies, he beautifully-illustrates how the Brits make afternoon tea a special time. I’ll always remember how special my first tea was at Brown’s in London. The following listings by Private Brokerage take a beautiful room and show us just how special teatime can be.
On the cover: Afternoon tea at Les Pommiers: Simple vanilla shortbreads
Terry Manor 27 Hampshire Road | Bronxville, NY
5
4.1
5,000
0.89
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Victoria Sponge Cake in the Living Room Every room in this Charles Lewis Bowman English Manor has been restored to its original elegance and grandeur. Teatime is an event to be relished in any room you chose, I think the mahogany paneled living room commands a decadent cream-filled sponge cake. O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$5,995,000 KATHLEEN COLLINS | M. 914.715.6052
Sands Mill Estates 63 Wrights Mill Road | Armonk, NY
7
8.3
12,827
2.42
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Blueberry & Buttermilk Scones in the Home Office There’s a learning curve in figuring out how to work from home. After a long day sitting at your desk in the richly-paneled private office of this Sands Mill Estate, high tea will let you sit back and relax for a while. What better way to end the day? O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$5,789,000
LESLI LYNNE HAMMERSCHMIDT | M. 415.272.8788
Gardenvale 103 Shunpike | Clinton Corners, NY
5
5.1
6,908
32.64
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Classic Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream Surrounded by Music This country estate offers a two-bedroom guest house with an inviting pool, a lighted tennis court, fishing pond, and full equestrian amenities. Tea will be served today in the light-filled living/music room. Maybe a little Chopin on the piano as you delve into freshly baked scones? O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$4,299,000 OLIVER BROWN | M. 917.680.8933
Twenty-Eight Hoyts 28 Hoyts Lane | Bedford Corners, NY
6
5.3
6,400
4.32
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Smoked Salmon, Roast Beef, Deviled Egg Mayonnaise and Cucumber Sandwiches Overlooking the Garden You’ll come for afternoon tea sandwiches but could easily end-up staying until cocktail hour as you take-in the peaceful lawn and garden views at this striking Bedford Corners residence. Pair them with Harney’s Paris black tea blend…perfection. O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$3,495,000
MARY KAYE CATONE | M. 914.806.4222
Eighty-Two East Ridge 82 E Ridge Road | Waccabuc, NY
4
4.2
7,507
4.74
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Jam Tarts in the Porch A sweet jam tart brings back so many memories for me. Set in the heart of Waccabuc with a pool, pool house, tennis court and dual private offices, this light-filled residence is an ideal country setting to create your own teatime memories. O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$2,850,000 RITA CARROZZA | M. 914.806.5470 SUSAN STILLMAN | M. 914.589.4477
1865 Second Empire Mansion 326 Allen Street | Hudson, NY
6
7.1
4,825
0.13
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Mini Mocha Cakes in the Parlor Talk about Downton Abbey! This elegant Second Empire residence is a unique setting that will make even the most timid of tea sippers hard core fans. Set in the heart of lively Hudson, it also features an adjacent self-contained apartment. O F F E R E D AT CO N TAC T
$1,025,000 ANDREW GATES | M. 917.755.2640
P R I VAT E B R O K E R A G E B O O K S H E L F
"Afternoon Tea At Home" by Will Torrent Arranged by season, and with extra chapters on a Classic afternoon tea and a Showstopper afternoon tea, Will showcases his no-nonsense approach to the techniques involved in patisserie, baking, chocolate work, and serving savory dishes. Beautifully illustrated and an invaluable source of inspiration, there are also six guest recipes from top restaurants and hotels: The Ritz; The Dorchester; The Gramercy Tavern; The Berkeley; Harrods; and Raymond Blanc’s Les Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Starting with a brief history of British afternoon tea, Will then offers up recipes for jelly, spreads, butters, and curds—everything you might need to serve alongside afternoon tea. Recipes include Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cream Cheese sandwiches, Cherry & Almond Bakewell Tarts, and Fruited Scones; as well as more adventurous offerings of Prosecco, Lime & Mint Jello and Lemon & Lime Matcha Tea Friands.